Meadow Lane, Walton, Street, Somerset BA16 9LA
10 simple reasons to choose Walton Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Walton, Street.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Walton Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Street and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.8 pupils per class and 22.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 30% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Crispin School at the end of Year 6.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Walton Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Millfield Prep & Pre-Prep (4.3 miles); Wells Cathedral Junior School (9.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
High Ham Church of England Primary School (6 miles); Lovington Church of England Primary School (10.5 miles); Horrington Primary School (11.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Millfield School (2.1 miles); Wells Cathedral School (9.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Huish Episcopi Academy (8.8 miles); The Blue School (9 miles); Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (10.3 miles).